The FCT Police Command has restricted vehicular movement within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) during the Saturday, March 9 Area Council election in the territory.
A press statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) DSP Anjuguri Manza, Thursday in Abuja, said: “The FCT Police Command wishes to inform the public that sequel to the Area Council Election in FCT slated for Saturday 9thMarch, 2019, there will be the restriction of vehicular movement across the Federal Capital Territory as from 6:00am to 6:00pm.”
According to the system, “However, ambulances, fire service trucks and others on essential duties will be exempted from this enforcement because of the sensitive nature of their services to the public.”
While regretting the inconveniences this restriction might cause FCT resident, the Command wants to assure residents that proactive security measures have been put in place to facilitate the peaceful conduct of the election.”
He further said: “In case of any distress, residents can contact the Joint Operations Centre comprising all the security agencies on the following hotlines: 09052397880, 08024130926, 09051488448 and 07014951751.
“The Command Control Room can also be reached on: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653 and 08028940883.”
